The spectacular Canadian Rockies, a two-day Rocky Mountaineer train excursion
and Vancouver - it's the best of rail and luxury motorcoach touring. In the
Rockies, you are in heart of Inbound Holiday's Country. Wherever you are, you'll
encounter amazing scenery and top notch service. Rocky Mountaineer's daylight
service guides you through central British Columbia to the lush waterfront city
of Vancouver.
TOUR FEATURES
5 nights accommodation, Rocky Mountaineer daylight train, 2 continental
breakfasts onboard train, 2 lunches onboard train, Lake Minnewanka Cruise,
Discover Banff Tour, Columbia Icefield SnoCoach Tour, Jasper transfers, Inbound Holiday's
driver/guide, baggage handling at hotels, and gratuities on included meals.
DAY 01
Departing Calgary, travel westward through rolling foothills to the dramatic
ranges of the Canadian Rockies. Upon arrival in Banff, visit Bow Falls, Surprise
Corner and Tunnel Mountain with your informative Inbound Holiday's Driver/Guide. Your
tour is complimented by a gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for
spectacular views of the Bow Valley, Banff townsite and surrounding areas.
Overnight in Banff.
DAY 02
This morning take a short tour to Lake Minnewanka for a 90 minute boat cruise.
Afterwards, return to Banff for the remainder of the day at leisure and second
night stay. Overnight in Banff.
DAY 03
Venture northward along one of the most scenic highways in the world. The
Icefield Parkway is highlighted by frequent wildlife sightings, glacier-fed
lakes, waterfalls and broad-reaching valleys that meet majestic peaks. At the
Columbia Icefield, an opportunity to tour the Athabasca Glacier on board one of
Inbound's environmentally-sensitive Snocoaches awaits (Snocoach ride
included). From the Icefield Centre, continue your journey along the Parkway
to Jasper. Overnight in Jasper.
DAY 04
This morning, transfer to the Rocky Mountaineer train station to begin your two
day rail adventure to Vancouver. Breakfast and lunch are included on your trip.
Some of today's highlights include Pyramid Falls, the Albreda Icefield and Mount
Robson. Upon arrival in Kamloops, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Kamloops.
DAY 05
Return to the Kamloops train stations this morning (included) to continue
your rail journey to Vancouver. Travel through the Pacific Coastal Mountains and
into the fields of the Fraser River Valley. Arrival into Vancouver is planned
for late this afternoon. Transfer to your selected hotel (taxi transfer
included). Overnight in Vancouver.
DAY 06
A morning check out will complete your tour.
Please note that this tour is also available from Vancouver.
Additional nights are available in Vancouver and/or Calgary upon request.
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